Purchasing Supervisor

Position Summary The Purchasing Supervisor will negotiate prices, delivery times, and terms with suppliers. Verify, prepare and forward purchase orders, receipt of items and payment authorizations as required. Oversees and supports Purchasing Agents. Title Purchasing Supervisor Reports To Procurement Director FLSA Status Exempt FT / PT Status Full Time Location Spanish Fort, AL Essential Duties & Responsibilities Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items and/or recommending alternatives. Forward available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery. Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department. Obtain purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders. Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve shipments in error with suppliers. Authorize payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation. Keep information accessible by sorting and filing documents. Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. Accomplish purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Direct and oversee the work of the Purchasing team. Escalate disciplinary matters to the department Director in accordance with company policy. Assist in training new employees entering the department. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Attributes Government Procurement Experience. Extensive knowledge of the FAR. Experience Managing Subcontracts. Ability to follow and give verbal and written instructions. Ability to learn purchasing procedures and policies. Knowledge of cost accounting and control engineering. Ongoing knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures. Knowledge of supply management. Ability to track budget expenses. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Education and Experience High school Diploma or equivalent. Degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance or economics preferred. Experience in Government Procurement. Experience managing subcontracts. Working Conditions / Physical Requirements Work is conducted indoors in an office environment. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk; view computer screen for prolonged periods; enter data using keyboard accurately and efficiently. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull up to 15 pounds at times on an infrequent basis. May be required to climb stairs and ladders. Equipment Used Computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, adding machine, scanner. *This is a general list and is not all inclusive. Reasonable Accommodations Accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Benefits Health Dental Vision Life LTD Accident Critical Illness 401k Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program. Per Diem or Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Delphi Technologies